Gloria Horsley

Dr. Gloria Horsley is an internationally known grief expert, psychotherapist, and bereaved parent. She started "Open to Hope" to help the millions in the world with grief. She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Nurse Specialist, and has worked in the field of family therapy for over 20 years. Dr. Horsley hosts the syndicated internet radio show, The Grief Blog which is one of the top ranked shows on Health Voice America. She serves the Compassionate Friends in a number of roles including as a Board of Directors, chapter leader, workshop facilitator, and frequently serves as media spokesperson. Dr. Horsley is often called on to present seminars throughout the country. She has made appearances on numerous television and radio programs including "The Today Show," "Montel Williams," and "Sallie Jessie Raphael." In addition, she has authored a number of articles and written several books including Teen Grief Relief with Dr. Heidi Horlsey, and The In-Law Survival Guide.

Articles:

What’s the Difference When Grieving For a Child?

The loss of any loved one is a terrible blow that hurts our hearts and leaves us inconsolable. However, when a parent loses a child, it’s a different type of […]

Caregivers Dealing with the Coronavirus

During yesterday’s Facebook Live discussion, Heidi and I were joined by Dr. Ken Druck, a psychologist and best-selling author who has helped so many families and individuals during traumatic events […]

How to Recognize Your Coping Style When Dealing with Loss or Change

If you are struggling with an addiction (of any variety), it may well be that you have not yet fully developed the coping strategies that provide a way to handle […]

Grieving the World We’ve Lost

Today’s Facebook Live discussion focused on the idea that grief doesn’t just come from the loss of a loved one. The recent events surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) have led us […]

Coronavirus and Finding Ways to Cope with Anxiety and Loss

Today, I hosted a Facebook Live session with my daughter, Heidi, to discuss the impact of the coronavirus. Tambre Leighn, an Open To Hope author, certified coach, Funder of Well […]

Cries for Help: 10 Signs of Addiction

While we all lead busy lives, it’s important to pay attention to what’s going on around us. This is critical whether it is our own family members, friends, colleagues or […]

Stay Connected, Strong, and Creative

Heidi and I recently had an online get-together through Facebook Live with our friend, Alan Pedersen. During our discussion, we talked about coping strategies for these uncertain times due to […]

Does Unresolved Grief Cause Divorce?

A recent Facebook Live discussion focused on the issue of whether unresolved grief can become a point of division in a relationship and become so problematic that it leads to […]

911

Coronavirus Versus 9/11 Fear is Real

. In today’s Facebook Live discussion, Heidi and I talked about the similarities in feeling between the current Coronavirus epidemic and 9/11 in 2001. In both situations, there is fear, […]

Stages of Grief

The 5 Stages of Grief and Coping Strategies

At some point in each of our lives, we will experience grief — sometimes, more than once. And, when we do, each grief experience is unique to us, as individuals. […]

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